ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST III

The Water and Science Administration/Compliance Program/Eastern Division is recruiting for an Environmental Compliance Specialist III position. This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE).  This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies for this positions/functions only.  The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.  Persons interested in future vacancies within this classification must re-apply.

APPLICANTS WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY.

Maryland Department of the Environment

Water and Science Administration

Compliance Program/Eastern Division

407 Race Street 

Cambridge, MD 21230

The Environmental Compliance Specialist III is a full performance level position in the field of environmental regulatory compliance. Employees represent MDE in a wide range of environmental program specialties including water pollution control, resource management, sediment/erosion control, agricultural operations, tidal and nontidal wetlands, flood control and waterway construction and stormwater management NPDES.. Employees in these positions provide professional assistance to facility owners, plant managers, corporate officers, and attorneys in planning, designing, and managing the environmental impacts of their operations. Through various enforcement strategies, employees ensure compliance with State and Federal environmental laws and regulations.

Working conditions of these positions are as follows:

· Work may involve exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings.  The range of sites the incumbent will visit is extensive.  Consultations are performed in the middle of wetlands, still others are performed at sewage treatment plants, etc.

· Work may involve exposure to hazardous conditions which may result in injury.

· Work may involve special physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, etc.

· Work may require use of protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, mask, etc.

The incumbent in these positions will be required to drive a state vehicle.  Employees must maintain a valid driver's license in the State of Maryland with no more 5 points on their current driving record in order to drive a state vehicle.

Experience: Six years of experience performing environmental regulatory compliance work in the areas of water pollution control; sediment and erosion control; tidal and non-tidal wetlands; flood control and waterway construction; storm water management; coal, non-coal and surface mining; air quality and air management control; solid waste management; hazardous waste control; and oil pollution control.

1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

2. Employees in this classification may be required to obtain and maintain certification or license in the designated environmental compliance area.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of this  position. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable.  Please note that you will be required by the appointing agency to provide proof upon hire of all certifications, licenses, educational and work experiences.

For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date.  Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.  The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the immigration and Reform Control Act.  You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in the position for which you applied.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended.  However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDE, Recruitment and Selection Division, 1800 Washington Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21230.  Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to Peggie Jefferson, peggie.jefferson@maryland.gov.  Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. Please Reference Number 21-001880-0002.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Peggie Jefferson/MDE Recruitment and Examination at 410-537-3879.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon by calling 410-537-3100 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.